Nightbird is a font created by David Kerkhoff that captures the essence of spontaneity and a touch of eerie allure, transporting its viewers into a world that blurs the line between the fantastical and the mysterious. Its design is inspired by horror themes and the unpredictability of a thriller’s climax, making it a perfect choice for projects that aim to evoke a sense of suspense or mystical allure.
The characters in Nightbird are unevenly shaped, with irregular heights and widths, which adds to the font's unique charm and emphasizes its handcrafted feel. This inconsistency is not a flaw but rather a feature that gives Nightbird its distinct personality. The strokes vary in thickness, creating a dynamic rhythm that simulates the hurried scribbles made by candlelight in an ancient tome or the frantic messages left as warnings in a haunted house.
Nightbird also features decorative elements that enhance its Gothic appeal. The edges of the letters may be slightly eroded or textured, suggesting an age-worn appearance as if they have been exposed to the elements or the passage of time in a forgotten crypt. This effect is complemented by the occasional inclusion of stylistic swashes or extended serifs that seem to reach out like the branches of a twisted tree or the shadows of a mysterious figure lurking in the dark.
Given its atmospheric quality, Nightbird is an ideal choice for content that aims to strike an emotional chord with an audience, such as book covers for horror or fantasy novels, movie posters for psychological thrillers, or branding for Halloween events and haunted house attractions. Its ability to set a tone that is both thrilling and enchantingly dark allows designers to craft visuals that are memorable and hauntingly beautiful.
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Nightbird
Personal use only
307 glyphs
bloody brushed horror creepy halloween calligraphy handwritten spooky decorative eerie gothic expressive halloween-themed
Copyright (c) 2011 by David Kerkhoff. All rights reserved.. DavidKerkhoff: Nightbird: 2011. Nightbird. Version 1.000. Nightbird is a trademark of David Kerkhoff.. David Kerkhoff. http://www.hanodedphotography.com. Donationware.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donationware. Regular
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| Nightbird.ttf | 1.03 MB |
| Nightbird Image.png 720 x 480 px | 519 kB |
| License & FAQ.pdf | 42.3 kB |
